Serbian star Novak Djokovic returned from a left leg injury, but suffered a setback at the 2025 Doha Men's Open. On the 18th local time, Serbia's third seed lost to Italian non-seed Berrettini in straight sets, and the first game was also the worst record in the past three years. After the game, the 37-year-old took defeat in stride, saying that the injury would not hurt and there was no excuse.

Serbian king Novak Djokovic

"I didn't feel any pain or discomfort." This is Djokovic's first return to the ATP 500 professional tournament in the Qatar capital since retiring injured in the men's singles semifinals of the Australian Open in January. I couldn't get to the level I wanted to be and it was still hard to move the way I wanted after the injury. But I don't have pain when I play, and I don't have any excuses. Berrettini was the better player, both tactically and on serve, and he deserved to win. ”

Two-time Doha champion Novak Djokovic started the season with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, and still failed to collect 100 career titles, "I'm still trying to improve my game, but the number of injuries has increased, and it's not the same as 10 or 15 years ago, so I can only try to take care of my body." There's no doubt that it's all more challenging now, but I'm going to do my best though. Next, Djokovic will compete in the ATP 1,000-point Indian Wells Tennis Masters.